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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,171.68, 93,202.12 and 28,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,171.68, 93,202.12 and 28,873.59 is: 43,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,171.68 : 93,202.12 = 28,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,171.68/93,202.12 = 28,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,171.68x = 93,202.12 × 28,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,171.68x = 2,691,079,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,079,667.52/62,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,284.66

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